I was distressed to read the letter by Ethan Jones (“Honor and Respect Police,” Page A4, Jan. 25).

Mr. Jones chastises the Universalist Unitarian Church of Brunswick for flying a banner — Black Lives Matter — on it’s building, stating that the group is vile and divisive.

I am not a member of the church but I have attended their services on multiple occasions They are a most welcoming group and active in the Brunswick community. Inclusiveness is one of their goals.

While a few extremists in Black Lives Matter have advocated violence, the vast majority of protestors are peaceful.

It is certainly important to respect the police, but no one is above the law and the killing of unarmed black men and children by law enforcement is a very real problem.

It is heartbreaking to hear black mothers describe the lectures that they feel compelled to give their sons in order to prevent them from being killed. This is an experience that white mothers of boys simply do not have.

I have found our local police to be courteous and helpful, and I am grateful for them. However, I do feel that a more balanced approach is indicated in trying to deal with this issue.

Nancy Barber,
Bath